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<body><h2>Quantitative Researcher - Chicago, IL 60604</h2>
<p>Eagle Seven Technologies, LLC is seeking a <i>Quantitative Researcher </i>who will conduct research, perform daily statistical analysis, and solve problems to optimize the performance of our proprietary trading algorithms. We believe the success in this role will come from a combination of outstanding quantitative skills, coding fluency, collaboration, and a passion for financial markets.
</p><p>Primary Responsibilities include:</p><ul>
<li>Utilize statistical analysis and data mining skills to research, make forecasts, and develop profitable predictive trading algorithms</li><li>Analyze performance of trading strategies over different markets and optimize strategies based on the analysis</li><li>Back test strategies and build predictive models using historical market data</li><li>Conceive, design, analyze, and measure electronic trading strategies</li><li>Acquire, clean, maintain, and analyze data sets to identify trends &amp; patterns<br/></li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><p>
Skills and Experience:</p><ul>
<li>Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or similarly related quantitative discipline; Masters or PhD preferred</li><li>2-5 years’ experience in applying mathematical and scientific techniques to the trading process</li><li>Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and have a strong focus on delivery of projects</li><li>Strong quantitative and statistical skills (time series analysis, PCA, logistic/linear regression, stochastic calculus)</li><li>Proven success working with large data sets and developing statistical models</li><li>At least 1 year experience with scripting languages such as Python</li><li>At least 1 year experience with R, utilizing data.table, xts and zoo packages</li><li>Significant experience with C++11</li><li>Experience with Rcpp a plus</li><li>Ability to work independently and within a collaborative environment</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p>
Eagle Seven offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.</p><ul>
<li>Medical PPO and HMO coverage through BlueCross BlueShield</li><li>Medical Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution</li><li>Dental coverage through Principal</li><li>Vision coverage through VSP</li><li>401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match</li><li>Employer Paid Life Insurance</li><li>Employer Paid Disability</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Pre-tax Transit Benefits</li><li>Complimentary Lunch and Beverages</li></ul></body>
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